Can chewing gum really help you keep your teeth healthier?
"Chewing the right kind of gum can boost your dental health," says Dr. Bradley Jergins, the Gentle Dentist of Spring Hill, Florida. "Some of the newer sugar-free gums contain additives like Xylitol calcium lactate, that can cut down on bad oral bacteria and make your teeth stronger."
Dr. Jergins adds that chewing gum (be sure it's sugar-free) can also produce more saliva in the mouth which helps prevent cavities.
There are, however, gum precautions: don't chew gum that has sugar (it's like giving your teeth a sugar bath), and don't chew gum if you have any TMJ symptoms. Other than that, start chewing!
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